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Energy Efficiency in Appalachia: How Much More is Available, at What Cost, and by When?

          This study assesses the long-term energy-efficiency gains that could be achieved by implementing an ambitious package of energy-efficiency policies throughout Appalachia.
    
    
    
    
          ReportAn Analysis of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disparities & Access to Treatment Services in the Appalachian Region

          This report presents an analysis of disparities in mental health status and substance abuse prevalence, as well as access to treatment services, in the 410-county Appalachian Region comprising all or parts of 13 states.
    
    
    
    
          ReportEconomic Impact Study of Completing the Appalachian Development Highway System

          This study assesses the travel performance, trade, and economic development impacts directly related to completing the Appalachian Development Highway System (ADHS).
    
    
    
    
          ReportAn Assessment of Alternative Measures for Determining Economically Distressed Counties and Areas in the Appalachian Region

          This report responds to a proactive effort by the ARC to explore new avenues for assessing wellbeing. Despite well-recognized advances, chronic socioeconomic distress persists in various pockets in the region while other areas face instability.
    
    
    
    
          ReportUnderlying Socioeconomic Factors Influencing Health Disparities in the Appalachian Region

          This study investigates associations between measures of socioeconomic condition and rates of premature mortality for leading causes of death for counties in the U.S., with a focus on the Appalachian region.
    
    
    
    
          ReportStandards of Living in Appalachia, 1960 — 2000

          This report uses data from the 1960 to 2000 decennial census to measures the extent to which standards of living among Appalachian families have improved, and to examine housing and consumption trends...
    
    
    
    
          ReportThe Upskilling of Appalachia: Earnings and the Improvement of Skill Levels, 1960 — 2000

          This report examines the improvement of Appalachia’s economic fortunes relative to those in rest of the country since 1960—particularly among men and women of prime working age (ages 25 to 64).
    
    
    
    
          ReportEnergizing Appalachia: Global Challenges and the Prospect of a Renewable Future

          This report investigates the status and behavior of the wind, solar and biomass industries in order to better understand how domestically based manufacturers might best engage this sector.
    
    
    
    
          ReportAccess to Capital and Credit for Small Businesses in Appalachia

          This April 2007 report provides an assessment of the access to capital and credit for small business in the Appalachian Region.
    
    
    
    
          ReportSources of Regional Growth in Non-Metro Appalachia

          The Sources of Growth project is part of a series of research efforts funded by the Appalachian Regional Commission to improve understanding of factors affecting economic growth in rural and distressed areas.
    
    
    
    
          ReportNon-Renewable Energy Innovation: Research to Support the Appalachian Energy Initiative

          This report analyzes non-renewable energy opportunities in Appalachia, including clean-coal generation and coal conversion to liquids, gases, and chemicals.
    
    
    
    
          ReportEnergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Appalachia: Policy and Potential

          This report analyzes the distribution of renewable energy resources across the Region, and the variety of programs and policies in each state and how these policies might maximize the use of the most abundant resources.
    
    
    
    
          ReportSummary of National and State Energy Policy Trends

          This report details how national and state level energy policies have focused on ensuring energy reliability and affordability, and advancing energy independence by reducing dependence on foreign energy sources.
    
    
    
    
          ReportSummary of the ARC-ORCAS Energy Workshops on Creating an Energy Blueprint for Appalachia

          This report summarizes overall findings from three ARC energy workshops, provides recommendations for the Energy Blueprint’s development and implementation by the ARC.
    
    
    
    
          ReportEconomic Development Potential of Conventional and Potential Alternative Energy Sources in Appalachian Counties

          This report examines the economic development potential of energy resources in Appalachia.
    
    
    
    
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